February 3, 2007—It’s been a while since the monarchy has had its hand in American fashion, but according to Atil Kutoglu’s fall/winter 2007/2008 collection there is certainly a place for the regal lifestyle of the days of yore. Amidst all the brocades, sky high collars and luxurious velvets that gave the collections its old-world feel, Atil Kutoglu managed to carve out a punk rock niche in the form of distressed leathers, gunmetals and asymmetrical silhouettes.

Predicting a super shiny fall, Atil Kutoglu stuck with the season’s hottest trend and vamped up the quintessential metallic. Long sleeve golden gowns, luminescent brocade jackets and hip-hugging pants kicked up the sparkle factor. For those of you who can’t decide whether or not gold or silver is your favorite metallic to sport, don’t fret! Atil wants you to wear them all, wear them well, and wear them together. Shaking up these trendy hues, the collection integrated copper and gunmetal into the metallic mix while doing pairings of gold and silver fit for a queen.

Along with the metallic mayhem, rich velvet wraps and simple shift dresses done up in hound’s-tooth and stripes added lavish textures to the rich color palette. While very un-PETA friendly fur coats accented with a sash are sure to keep the chill away from the baronesses that purchase them.

Color Palette: Nothing short of shimmering! Atil is all about the metallic. However, be sure you don’t forget your gunmetals, electric blues, and distressed blacks this Fall.

For the Bagista Who: craves attention and can’t imagine life without animal prints for day and bejeweled Judith Leiber clutches for night

Katie Ermilio, Contributing Writer 

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